Officials hired the consultant working on a long-term facilities plan to start work on a new bond measure. As part of the process the company recruited a group of community members, called the Community Builders group, and held three forums to gather feedback.

I have grave concerns that we’re going too fast. The risk is that we fail another bond, and we’re another year or two behind.

Nathan Grimm, Community Builders member

To put the measure in front of voters in November, the school board needs to approve the resolution before the end of July.

The retreat will give the board a chance to discuss the proposal and direct district staff, said Superintendent Michelle Whitney.

Many options remain, including sending the proposal back to the Community Builders group for more discussion.

Board member Amy Phillips said at a recent meeting she is still collecting information. “I’m really looking forward to the retreat, so we can discuss this,” she said.

Nathan Grimm, a member of the Community Builders group, said he remains concerned about the process.

“I have a viewpoint that’s mine,” he said. “Our group did not come to a recommendation. We were presented two options from the district’s consultant.”

Neither of the options included taking more time to study and discuss the situation.

“I have grave concerns that we’re going too fast,” he said. “The risk is that we fail another bond, and we’re another year or two behind.”